Franchising: The Basics

It’s forty years since I bought a franchise and the world was very different then. There was no British Franchise Association, no magazines dedicated to franchise opportunities, there were no franchise...

Buying a franchise is one of the most secure routes to owning and running your own business. The benefits far outweigh the disadvantages and as the model is tried and tested...

Running a business with your family can be a joy - and at times a trial. When things go wrong, it can mean disaster for your relationships and business too. So how...

If you’re still in the early stages of researching franchising, you might wonder why a successful business decides to use this model to aid their business growth. What are the advantages for...

Franchising is Britain’s best-kept secret. Last year franchise businesses contributed over £15.1 billion to the UK economy, an increase of 46 per cent over the past 10 years and up 10...

Many franchises offer you the opportunity to work from home. Home-based businesses provide a multitude of advantages, ranging from financial efficiencies to simple convenience. And with modern technology allowing virtual connections at...

Going from regular, steady employment to owning your own business is one of the biggest and scariest steps you can take in your life. But whenever you talk to an entrepreneur,...

If you feel you’ve reached a glass ceiling, lack decent prospects in your job, think you could do better on your own or are ambitious and motivated by more money or...